Constitution Day Observance Misplaced on Calendar
A reader notes September 17 as Constitution Day and Citizen's Day, finding calendars from various places missing the holiday. They cite sources like the National Constitution Center and personal reflections on honoring the Constitution and forefathers on this date.
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Spend $20 on the 20th promotes local Aiken boost
A citizen urges residents to spend money at local Aiken businesses on the 20th and beyond to support the area's economy during the holidays, emphasizing continued monthly spending as a positive community effort.
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Vet Praised for Compassionate Goat Euthanasia at Home
Local resident honors Dr. Charles Groover of Aiken Veterinary Clinic for humane at home euthanasia of a large goat before business hours. She compares him to community legend Dr. Charlie Timmerman and urges others to value his service.
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Publisher and Editor Credits Listed for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard lists staff roles including Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Editor and Timothy E. O Briant as Executive Editor. Other positions named include Arthur Zappa Advertising Director Phillip Yates Production Director Scot Newcom Circulation Director Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons and Letitia Jefferson Classified Advertising Manager.
Mourning in America ad taps sadness over Obama era
A national anti-Obama ad titled Mourning in America uses a Reagan era lens to evoke national sadness over unemployment foreclosures and debt. Produced by Citizens for the Republic and strategist Fred Davis, the spot argues for a smaller government and criticizes Obama policies while comparing current hardship to 1980s optimism. Kathleen Parker notes the debate.
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LeDuc praised for animal control savings in Aiken
Aiken honored City Manager Roger LeDuc for cutting animal control costs 32 percent over four years while improving service quality. He led 2005 Low Cost Spay Neuter, free lifetime pet registration, and SPCA partnerships to reduce housing fees and enable sterilization and micro chipping through city programs and private collaboration.
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If Colin Powell Had Been President in 2008
The note asks whether Powell would have faced less denigration as president than Obama. It notes Powell’s 2010 Meet the Press endorsement of Obama and questions how party, background, and name might influence treatment of the first Black president. It speculates history may view Obama more favorably.
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